Experienced Software/Hardware Estimator
Core
Evaluate contracts, analyze supply chain purchases, and estimate costs for software and system components, with a focus on avionic systems.
Role type
Software/Hardware Estimator
Builds
Cost estimates and Statements of Work (SOW) for software and hardware components
Domain
Aerospace / Avionics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Software development, Software engineering, Software/Hardware estimating, Government and industry cost models (SEER, Price), Software project management methodologies (Agile, waterfall), SDLC, Software architecture, Software implementation
Preferred skills
Software estimation, Project management, Negotiation with suppliers, Cross-functional collaboration, Analytical problem-solving, Business and manufacturing acumen
Technologies
SEER, Price
Responsibilities
Review contracts to assess labor and material purchases, Identify gaps in estimating software/system components, Collaborate with estimators to gather tools and data for accurate pricing, Analyze software usage to determine complexity and cost implications, Articulate the rationale behind cost estimates to stakeholders, Compile Statements of Work (SOW) and evaluate supplier proposals
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC